Cowboys and Cattle Drive Culture Flashcard

Front

Which group did not contribute to teaching the Anglo settlers? Options: Spanish Vaqueros, Mexican Vaqueros, Native Americans

Back

European farmers

Front

What activity is not associated with vaqueros? Roping, Branding, Sailing, Herding

Back

Sailing

Front

What led to the rise of the TX cattle drives?

Back

Northern demand for beef

Front

What was the ultimate destination for the cattle driven north?

Back

Northern states

Front

What disease did Longhorns spread to other cows?

Back

Texas Fever

Front

Who invented barbed wire?

Back

Joseph Glidden

Front

Why was there no more need to leave Texas for cattle drives after the establishment of railroads?

Back

Because railroads provided a better transportation option

Front

What is the cost comparison for transporting goods by train versus by wagon?

Back

Train costs ½ as much

Front

How did the Spanish vaquero culture contribute to the development of the cowboy lifestyle in Texas?

Back

Introduction of horseback riding skills

Front

What is the Spanish term for cowboy?

Back

vaquero